The mastermind behind this incident must be found out.

He knew it would be difficult because those guys were just doing things for money and they wouldn't bother to verify the employer's identity.

Chen Xiao's purpose in making an example of someone was to warn those forces to be more careful when taking on such jobs, lest they make money but die before they can enjoy it.

“Zhang Man and Li Xiaona are very suspicious. We must find them and then follow the clues.”

After much thought, these two women are definitely the ones who know best how to manage their time, where they are going, and what kind of vehicle they are taking. Therefore, they cannot escape suspicion.

"By the way, Ziqian. That truck driver, it would be best if we could let him go back, you know what I mean?"

Zhang Ziqian understood, of course, that sending him inside to work on the sewing machine would not quell Chen Xiao's anger. After all, this incident had nearly cost him his life, and He Qing's life was hanging by a thread. If things had been even a fraction slower, the car would have sunk into the river, and there would have been absolutely no chance of survival.

Thinking about how the stylish and beautiful He Qing almost left this world forever, Zhang Ziqian still felt a lingering fear.

When that truck driver returned to Syria, Hassan naturally took action. Exterminating his entire family would be too lenient; his entire faction would be wiped out completely.

"Give Chalan a call and tell him to continue expanding production capacity. Put Hassan into mass production mode. Drones, robot dogs—as long as he needs them, send them to me continuously."

Zhang Ziqian noted it down, roughly knowing that the boss was about to go crazy again. Syria was a powder keg, and he was sending the "Blue Star Guardians" in, so of course he had to give them ample preparation.

Zhifei Aerospace's production line in Dubai is now producing nearly 1.5 drones per month. At first glance, this might not seem like much, but consider this: Russia and the Middle East have been at war for several years, and they've only used less than 2 drones per month. Zhifei Aerospace's overseas factories already have this much capacity, and the boss is still pushing them to rapidly increase their drone production.

As for Blue Star Guardians, their monthly procurement costs are now in the hundreds of millions of US dollars, which is more than the annual defense budget of many Middle Eastern countries, and yet this still hasn't reached Hassan's ultimate goal. Zhang Ziqian can hardly imagine what kind of monster the "Blue Star Guardians" will become in the future.

After resting in her room for a while, when she woke up, she saw Li Zhien, Meng Ziyi, and Wang Ping talking to He Qing, while Zhang Ziqian was in her room handling work.

Upon seeing Chen Xiao, He Qing decided to return to Jiangzhou. Chen Xiao's original itinerary was only two days, but now it had been extended by a day. If she didn't go back, He Qing was afraid Zhao Xiangjun would worry. Besides, her wounds had been treated, and she was now resting; recuperating in Shanghai was not as good as returning to Jiangzhou.

He Qing, however, dared not go to Xishan Linyu for a while, fearing that Zhao Xiangjun would be frightened if she found out about what had happened. Chen Xiao knew that what she said made sense, so he arranged to set off and return to Jiangzhou.

Because of what happened yesterday, the number of bodyguards has tripled, surrounding Chen Xiao's car from all sides. This time, not even a large truck or a tank could get in.

When they returned to Xishan Linyu that evening, Xiangjun asked curiously, "Where's He Qing? Why hasn't she come back?"

He Qing has been coming over almost every day recently, and it feels like she has become part of this family. It feels strange that she suddenly stopped coming back.

Chen Xiao chuckled dryly, "She has some things to take care of these next few days, so she won't be coming."

Xiangjun stared at him for a while, then said "oh" and lowered her head to read her book.

Scratching his head, Chen Xiao knew he couldn't fool Xiang Jun. She knew him too well; she knew he didn't want to talk about it, so she wouldn't press him, but she would use this method to tell him that she knew he wasn't telling the truth.

Chen Xiao thought for a moment, then walked over and gently pulled her into his arms. He recounted his trip to Shanghai, the attack by bad guys, and He Qing's selfless rescue. He and Xiang Jun never lied to each other; they were always honest with each other. So, when the lie he had prepared to fabricate to avoid worrying her was easily seen through, Chen Xiao chose to be honest. He was afraid that Xiang Jun would overthink things and might feel even worse than if she knew the truth.

When Xiangjun heard the truck crashing into them, she gripped Chen Xiao's hand tightly, and Chen Xiao could feel her trembling. When she heard that He Qing had actually driven her car directly into the truck, hoping to change its course or give Yang Hui a buffer, Xiangjun couldn't stop her tears from flowing. She whispered, "Go...go and bring He Qing back. It'll be more reassuring for her to rest at home."

Chen Xiao understood Xiang Jun's meaning; she was filled with gratitude and pity for He Qing. This young and beautiful girl was truly brave. Last time in Jun Xiaocheng, she shielded her from the sauce bowl Wei Ming threw at her—that was still manageable risk. This time, if it weren't for sheer luck, it would have been a near-fatal situation, yet she rushed forward without hesitation. This showed just how deep her feelings for Chen Xiao were.

If it weren't for He Qing, Chen Xiao might have been in trouble. Thinking of this, Xiang Jun broke out in a cold sweat and tightly hugged Chen Xiao's arm. She dared not think about what the meaning of her life would be without Chen Xiao.

Now that Xiangjun knows, Chen Xiao wants to bring He Qing back, as he feels more at ease having her by his side. Although he has arranged a medical team at Jindi Xiushan Yin and Wang Ping is taking meticulous care of her, it's still better to have her here.

On the way, Chen Xiao received a call from Xu Wu. When he saw the caller ID, he knew that she was also there to "question him." As the CEO of Junxiao Group, such a thing could be kept secret for a while, but it certainly couldn't be kept secret for long. The security team could only report later at most, but when asked, who would dare to lie to her?

After much reassurance from Chen Xiao, Xu Wu finally agreed not to immediately cancel her business trip and return from out of town. However, he insisted that when Xu Wu went out again, the security force should be more than doubled. The truck driver had been caught and his origins were known, but the employer had not yet been found. As long as that person was still alive, Chen Xiao's danger could not be considered completely eliminated.

He listened to Xu Wu on this point. Chen Xiao's current situation concerned the happiness of countless women and the well-being of tens of thousands of employees at Junxiao Group; he knew the gravity of the situation. It wasn't just his own security that needed to be upgraded again. All his women's security needed to be upgraded as well, lest he regret it later.

Previously, people like Xiao Yuting and Bai Lu didn't have bodyguards because they didn't work for the group or their rank wasn't high enough. This time, they'll all be equipped with security personnel, and the cost will be covered by the Chen family.

Jindi Xiushan Yin
At He Qing's residence, the aunt cooked a table full of delicious dishes, but He Qing could eat very little. Wang Ping held a bowl and fed her a bowl of bird's nest. Looking at He Qing, whose head was still wrapped in gauze, she said, "I think Chen Xiao is so worried about you. You're going to be the center of everyone's affection now."

"Don't talk nonsense. He treats everyone well and fairly, so there are no conflicts between them."

She wasn't doing this to compete for favor. Both Chen Xiao and Sister Xiangjun had treated her extremely well before, and she never dared to imagine that her love life would be so smooth and wonderful.

I still remember the first time I met Chen Xiao. I fell in love with him and even threw away my shyness to pursue him like a moth to a flame. The first time was in a shopping mall with him. At that time, I wondered if he would think of me as a casual girl and if he was just playing around. Who would have thought that he would treat me so well later?

Wang Ping said quietly, "You're absolutely right. It's really quite a coincidence. I never dreamed that he would have Ziqian buy me assets worth nearly 10 billion yuan, and I can collect tens of millions in rent every year."

He Qing's lips twitched slightly. "That's why I advised you before that since you're with Chen Xiao, you shouldn't be looking at those petty gains anymore. What we should be thinking about most now is how to make the Chen family better. Don't do anything that's detrimental to the Chen family. If the Chen family is doing well, we'll naturally be doing well too."

Buzz! Wang Ping's phone rang. She glanced at it and saw that it was her father calling. She quickly pressed the answer button.

It turns out that my cousin had negotiated a shop in Wansheng Plaza in Chongqing to open a crab hot pot restaurant, but he didn't have enough funds, so he remembered that Wang Ping's father had 20 yuan and wanted to borrow it to open the shop.

"He's dreaming, Dad. You don't need to pay attention to him. In two months, I'll bring you to Jiangzhou and set you up for a small business so you won't be bored at home."

Wang Ping plans to buy a house for her parents in a neighborhood near where Li Shanshan bought her house. According to the agreement between Lin Ya's father's commercial management company and her for the Huayu Commercial Street project, the other party needs to pay her the first installment of 720 million yuan, which is one month's deposit and three months' rent in advance.

Buy my father a big house and all the shops are his own, so he won't have any pressure doing any business. I'll also buy him a car so he can retire in peace and have less contact with my cousin's family.

After hanging up the phone, she came back fuming and said, "My dad is such a pushover! What kind of people are my cousin's family? When I was in school, I asked them for tuition fees, and not only did they refuse, they also made sarcastic remarks. Now that my family is doing a little better, they come over every day saying that I'm their closest sister in the world. Pah! Do they think I'm a three-year-old?"

He Qing knew about her family situation. Wang Ping had told her about her cousin's situation more than once when they were in school. Wang Ping had no affection for this family except for resentment, so naturally she was unwilling to help him.

It's the same for everyone: when you're poor, no one cares even in the bustling city; when you're rich, even distant relatives come to visit.

Although He Qing's relatives weren't as mean as Wang Ping's cousin before, they didn't have close ties with her family. It wasn't until He Jie and her boyfriend came to Jiangzhou and saw that the wine she gave her father was worth hundreds of thousands of yuan a bottle, and Chen Xiao had Zi Qian buy her father a Maybach S680, plus they opened a crab hot pot restaurant, that the relatives started visiting more frequently.

Even so, her relatives were unaware of the true power of the He family, let alone that Chen Xiao had planned to give He Qing 200 billion yuan, which she would use for her own development.

She understood what Chen Xiao meant. They were following him without any official status, and each of them was given a sum of money to develop their own businesses. This was all a development fund for his children and his family.

Of course, once they have children, Chen Xiao will definitely focus on nurturing any offspring who behave well. Those who don't amount to anything will have to rely on their mother's assets to make a living.

Wang Ping's investment is around 10 billion yuan, while He Qing's is 200 billion yuan, which shows their status with Chen Xiao. Moreover, Chen Xiao didn't say he would only give 200 billion yuan; there might be additional investment later.

He Qing didn't offer Wang Ping any advice; she could either repay evil with kindness or with justice.

“Pingping, I can’t go to the foundation anytime soon, but you should still go. There are people taking care of things here, so you don’t need to be with them every day.”

Wang Ping peeled a piece of Fei Zi Xiao (a type of Chinese liquor) for her and put it in her mouth. "What problems could there be over there? It's just a matter of spending the money sooner or later. What's the big deal if the project is suspended for ten days or half a month?"

"No, that won't do. The Junxiao Charity Foundation is for the Junxiao Group's charitable work. We can't let my poor health interfere with the group's affairs. Listen to me, go to the company tomorrow."

Just as Wang Ping was about to argue, she suddenly heard someone enter from outside. She was startled, but He Qing reacted quickly. "Is Chen Xiao here?"

Besides the housekeeper, Chen Xiao is the only one who can come in freely. The housekeeper has already left, and even if she were to return, she would ring the doorbell first if she knew the owners were home. The only one who's barging in so brazenly is Chen Xiao, but he just left less than two hours ago, and it's already evening, so why is he back?

Wang Ping was just about to go out to check when footsteps approached. He Qing recognized Chen Xiao's voice. When he came in and learned that Zhao Xiangjun had sent him to pick her up, He Qing exclaimed, "You told Sister Xiangjun?" Chen Xiao replied helplessly, "I'm naturally bad at lying; how could I possibly hide it from her?"

"You can't lie?" He Qing almost laughed. This guy used to lie so seriously to marketing staff from various companies at Dr. Feng's Robotics Technology Group. But she didn't dare question him to his face.

"Let's go, she knows. She said you should go home and rest, she's worried about you being out alone."

Although the words were brief, He Qing could sense the deep concern Xiangjun showed her, and that she already considered her family. She struggled to get up, but Chen Xiao pressed her down.

I'll carry you downstairs.

Wang Ping also went to Xishan Linyu, ostensibly to take care of He Qing, but she also felt this was a golden opportunity. Previously, He Qing had gone to serve Chen Xiao in place of Zhao Xiangjun, but now, given He Qing's current health, she certainly couldn't serve Chen Xiao for the time being. Wasn't this the perfect opportunity?

A beautiful woman is constantly hovering in front of the hot-tempered Chen Xiao, and she's someone he can touch at any time. Isn't it possible that he might make a move on her at any moment? She's already thinking about whether she should get a nurse's uniform to wear when taking care of He Qing, since she's heard that men like role-playing.

"Wang Ping—"

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and go."

"Ah—okay, I'm here." Her face flushed instantly, preoccupied with what kind of role to use to attract Chen Xiao. He had already left, and she was still standing in the living room in a daze.

Xishan Forest
Watching Xiangjun busy herself, He Qing felt a little restless. With so many people taking care of her at home, how could she trouble Xiangjun to do such a thing?

But Xiangjun was grateful that He Qing had saved Chen Xiao, so she treated He Qing even better than she treated herself. With great difficulty, Chen Xiao persuaded her to go out and rest, but as soon as Chen Xiao left, she came back in.

He held a sandalwood box inlaid with silver wire, lined with bright yellow silk. He opened it and handed it to He Qing.

"This is something Chen Xiao got from somewhere. He said it's a Qing Dynasty Qianlong Emperor's mutton fat white jade 'no worries' pendant. The jade is warm and smooth, and it's suitable for long-term wear to nourish the body. I'm giving it to you to wear."

The "Peace and Prosperity" plaque symbolizes a wish for peace and good fortune. He Qing understood the meaning behind Xiangjun's gift and thanked her, saying, "He gave this to you."

“We’re family, why distinguish between you and me? Here, take it,” Xiangjun said, handing it to her without further ado.

Wang Ping has seen quite a few fine things by now, and seeing this Hetian jade "Peaceful Life" pendant, the jade quality clearly reaches the "mutton fat" grade, with no visible structure and no cotton-like inclusions when light shines through. The inscription is an imperial poem by Emperor Qianlong, "Ode to Jade Virtue," with thick, rich patina. It's truly an antique, probably worth tens of millions.

Now, the Chen family might one day acquire a small trinket that could be worth hundreds of millions; only top-tier items can get in.

She instructed the medical staff to take good care of her and examine her carefully. Only after Chen Xiao urged her several times did she go back to rest with him.

Seeing the disappointment in Wang Ping's eyes, He Qing teased her, "Will you stay in the same room with me tonight, or in a separate room?"

"Me...me."

"Alright, alright. You can stay in the room next to mine for now, all by yourself. I guarantee you'll get what you want."

The fact that Chen Xiao gave her 10 billion yuan in assets shows that he already acknowledged her in his heart and considered her his woman, so it was only a matter of time before he took her in. Besides, the two of them have done everything they could except for physical intimacy; Chen Xiao's previous actions were purely a prank.

Now that there are three women in the family, two of whom are unable to serve him, Wang Ping has become the natural successor.

That night, Wang Ping lay in bed, unable to fall asleep for a long time, wondering if Chen Xiao would come in. She waited until 1 a.m., but he still hadn't come. She figured he wouldn't come, and in her disappointment, she was just about to turn off the light and go to sleep when she heard the click of the door opening. She sat bolt upright, too nervous to stand up straight.

Seeing Chen Xiao enter in his pajamas, Wang Ping was thrilled, knowing he was coming to pamper her. She quickly got out of bed and went to greet him.

"What are you doing? Are you trying to run away?"

"Ah—no, no, I'm here to pick you up."

Chen Xiao thought Wang Ping was indeed very pretty, but sometimes she was a bit silly. She came to bed with him, so why did she come down to pick him up?

Wang Ping was wearing a light blue nightgown, revealing her smooth, white, and gleaming thighs. Chen Xiao had seen the scenery inside countless times; the two were very familiar with each other.

Without any hesitation, he pulled her onto the bed, easily lifting her nightgown.

She finally understood why Yang Mi, after resting for more than an hour at the hotel that day, still had to lean against the wall to get out – it really was physically demanding.

"You don't need to bear with it, the room is very well soundproofed."

Wang Ping wanted to sing her heart out, but she was afraid of disturbing He Qing next door. So when Chen Xiao attacked her, he patted her snow-white buttocks so that she could sing to her heart's content.

Singing with great enthusiasm, Wang Ping, the soprano, fully opened up her voice today.

The next morning, Wang Ping went to see He Qing, feeling unsteady on her feet. He Qing smiled and said, "Are you still able to go to work? Why don't you rest for a day before going?"

He shook his head. "Sigh—I've seen it with my own eyes so many times, but I only know how amazing he is after experiencing it myself. You really carried everything on your own before."

He Qing could tell she was enjoying herself; she looked radiant and glowing today, clearly having taken good care of herself.

After saying goodbye to He Qing, Wang Ping prepared to go to work. She had come in Chen Xiao's car yesterday, and naturally, Chen Xiao would drive her to work again today. This kind of treatment made Wang Ping feel like she was sitting on a cloud. Before leaving, she even asked He Qing to keep reminding her from time to time, otherwise she was worried that she would get too cocky.

But once she arrived at Yunfeng Building, she completely forgot what she had said. When she entered the lobby on the first floor, several boys glanced at her a few more times because she was pretty.

"What are you looking at? Look again and I'll gouge your eyes out." Hmph, do you think you can look at me like that?

She strode into the elevator with cat-like steps and pressed the close button. Clearly, after being favored by Chen Xiao, she possessed an aura that made other men pale in comparison.

After being scolded, those boys actually praised it:
"This beautiful woman is so charming; her face and figure are absolutely stunning."

"The key is that cold and aloof temperament, that unapproachable demeanor. Alas, it's a pity that we are just ordinary mortals and not worthy of her."

"Hey, do you guys think General Manager Gao will be able to get things done when he goes up there to handle some business?"

"Who knows? But from what he said, if the negotiations go well, the company can be saved, and our business can resume immediately."

"I really don't understand. Who has such power? Our company can generate over a billion yuan in output value a year, yet someone canceled more than 90% of our orders in one go."

When Wang Ping arrived at the 28th floor and stepped out of the elevator, she saw Gao Lei looking at her with a forced smile.

Having just reached the pinnacle of her life, she looked down on Gao Lei as if he were an ant, and said disdainfully, "Gao Lei, do you want me to call security personnel to accompany you?"

“Wang Ping. Oh, no, President Wang, I’m here today to apologize. Don’t worry, I will not bother you and He Qing. I just ask that you give me a chance to make amends, as we are alumni.”

Wow, Wang Ping, this is quite unexpected. This guy is so stubborn; he must have been rejected hundreds of times back in school, but he's always been like a leech. Now that he's in the workforce and thinks he's doing well, he's even more persistent. Why the sudden change of heart?

She was naturally unaware that Gao Lei's order cooperation with Zhifei Aerospace had recently been canceled, and the business cooperation with Junxing Motors that had been agreed upon was also canceled because Wang Ping complained about it in the group chat.

These were undoubtedly two heavy blows, and they landed directly on his testicles, causing them to rupture instantly.

Furthermore, because Wang Jian, the vice president of Huadi, resented him for implicating him outside the auction that night, the cooperation with Huadi was completely over. This has made Gao Lei so anxious that he's balding in his early twenties. Lately, he doesn't even dare to look in the mirror. Before, he thought he looked like Andy Lau, but now he thinks he looks like Eric Tsang.

He was a supplier to both car manufacturers and drone factories, so he often followed the online discussions of automotive influencers. What he saw there was shocking: news of "Abstract Live Car Talk" being slapped by the boss of Junxiao Group was everywhere online. He immediately knew who he had called a gigolo that night. (End of Chapter)

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